Approaching short haircuts can sometimes be stressful, as these cropped cuts can often easily show mistakes. Learn how to cut with confidence with Sam Villa Artistic Director, & Jose Luis Salon Artistic/Ed. Director, Teresa Romero, as she shares how to have awareness to different texture types & growth patterns that can 'trip' many stylists up. Discover how to embrace guests' natural texture to maximize the organic movement by working with it rather than against it. Expand your understanding of when, where & how to take hair short. Learn different short haircutting techniques such as: scalp channel cutting, block disconnection, shear back combing, & lived-in point cutting approaches.

With natural texture making a comeback, it's important to learn modern finishing techniques for curly hair types that don't leave a crunchy residue a la 80's texture. Learn from Sam Villa ArTeam Member & re:TREAT Salon Owner, Anna Peters, as she shares her expertise on diffusing & styling different texture types. See when to scrunch waves for curl encouragement & when to keep your hands out of the hair to minimize frizz. Discover how to set up for curly hair for success & learn creative new ways to use a diffuser to enhance volume, shine & how to detail curl patterns with an iron for a multi-textured finish.

Have you ever wondered what layering technique to use on a guest looking to embrace their natural texture? Gain cutting clarity with Sam Villa ArTeam Member & Master Stylist at Lunatic Fringe, Ellen Devine, as she shares how to enhance the hair's natural movement for a beautiful blend that can also help guests maintain length. Dive deep into the art of layering to discover how to create various shapes & hear how hair texture will respond by different elevation & sectioning approaches for a modern & fresh silhouette.